Onion growers in Maharashtra's Pune district have reported heavy losses as continuous rainfall over recent weeks damaged large portions of their stored produce. Farmers in key onion-growing areas such as Junnar and Shirur said nearly half of their stored onions had been spoiled, undermining expectations of higher returns during the monsoon period. The combination of low prices and crop damage has left growers without a financial cushion. Other growers echoed similar concerns, noting that damp conditions in storage made it impossible to maintain quality. If prices remain stagnant despite reduced quantity and quality, growers warn that the season will end in financial distress without recovery in sight.